Not a bad little liquor store if you happen to be passing by. It's a small, family owned store with…read moreyour normal liquor store fare: beer, liquor, soda/juice, candy and snacks. The beer selection isn't really that great, but they do have some interesting Mexican drafts in case you're feeling adventurous. They also have lotto scratchers and do the same deals as other places. I got two Monster energy drinks for $4. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and greeted me as I walked in. She also thanked me and wished me a good day as I left. Sometimes it's the little things ... :-)

In 1982, Soledad Liquor was the finest liquor store in town. I have not been back in 35 years but I…read moredid buy the hat. Classic.

I loved the atmosphere. The building was so cool! The beer was 5/5 but the food was not as good as…read moreexpected. Overall, very cute place and great service.

I've been drinking the beers from Alvarado for years without ever visiting any of their locations…read more(had beers at shares, bought them from stores, and even special ordered and had them shipped to me). A couple of friends and me took the opportunity to stop by on our drive back to LA from the Bay Area (along the 101). First impression: one of those convivial breweries with a thriving locals aspect and vibe. Friends I was with are really into craft beer, so we felt right at home. The folks here were super friendly and welcoming. As a matter of fact, there were some cookies made from another regular that was offered to us while we were there. And those cookies were delish. They have a good variety of styles on draft, but I opted for the BA Barleywine, which was excellent. They also had the football games playing on the TV there so there was that sports bar aspect without being to crowded/ crazy. This place is located in an industrial area of Salinas. We didn't have a problem at all finding parking. Love their beers and love this spot. I would definitely hit it up more if I was able.

Was next door and was craving something spicy. Love to spice up my life if you get my gist…read more Picked up a bag of Flaming Hot Fritos... wow... haven't bought a bag of chips since I started my Master Cleanse about 3 or so months ago... Guess it's time for another! Oh BTW they were Delicious! Went well with my Vietnamese Iced Coffee which is super sweet.

Owners with attitude. They act like they are doing you a favor letting you make a purchase. Then if…read moreyou pay with a credit/debit card they add a 50 cent surcharge. So on a $5 purchase they slap you with a 10% fee. I'll take my business elsewhere.

Dakota was a new employee to me. He was very courteous and helpful !!!…read more The store however had so many empty boxes by the restroom it was hard to open the door.

Today I was greeted by Margaret, she helped me find what I was looking for, and also was my cashier…read morewhen I was ready.

Excellent customer service! Owner are so nice!…read moreMy favorite store! And employees are the best!

There is an Asian woman there, the wife of one of the man that's a force to be reckoned with. She…read morefollows you around, but that's just very common in an Asian culture they can appear to be rude. I think she's trying to be helpful but she can't help herself. It's just a common store. Most of the alcohol that's worth anything is behind the counter. The rest of the stuff is common junk so it's no surprise that someone made a bad comment. I had a run-in with her when I first started going there too. Whenever I see her. It reminds me that she is a bitch but I came there for something in the store not to feed on her negative energy.

Fantastic!!! All.The.Way.Around. We pulled in Thursday…read moreafternoon around 1:20pm.... We left around 3:30pm... only because we had to go check in to our hotel and make a dinner reservation. Otherwise, we'd probably still be there gabbing and drinking with Danielle and whoever walked up to get their wines. Danielle was a lovely gal who made our tasting engaging and fun. We talked wine, food, weather, birds, vineyards... And then we even got to meet and speak with Denis (the owner/winemaker). Such a great guy! Talking to him is like talking to a long time friend where you can talk about everything you like and don't like and everything in between. Right now.... He makes 32 different wines! Naturally we joined the wine club. Not just because we enjoyed the wine but because we loved the people. We also bought a bottle of wine to take with us to have at dinner where we let our server have a bit and told him he needed to go check out Odonata. (I couldn't believe he'd not been yet!) We're telling everyone about Odonata... Talk about a "hidden in plain sight GEM". Tips: You can bring your own snacks. They have a few snacks to buy too.

Excellent wines and fun staff. Lovely patio too. The red wines are reasonably priced and a value…read morefor CA at $38 and less. Great experience in the Santa Lucia AVA.

Quick beer run... Not a large selection on beers but none the less a cool liquior store. Simple,…read moresmall, just what you need. Pricing isn't bad either. It's reasonable.

I came to Rombi for wine tasting and purchasing their red wines for a few times in 2022. Usually on…read moreSaturdays and we were always served by the friendly owner, Sal Rombi. The wine tasting fee was $10 the last time we went, which has been a good 4 months. Inside has many nice seating which are good for small groups and couples to enjoy their wine. One time we had our toddler with us and Sal was ok with her joining us. We did enjoy their reds the most because they were very smooth and rich. I would very much like to come here more often if I live closer. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

I can't believe I have not written a review of this lovely tasting room. It's been a few months…read moresince we stopped in, but we had such a great experience I had to share. We have our favorites in Carmel Valley, but decided that when we visit, we need to make a point of trying a new spot. On this trip out, Rombi was the spot. They were highly recommended by Summer over at Parsonage who knows our palate very well. The tasting room sits back from Carmel Valley Road just a bit so if you weren't actively looking for it, it could be easy to miss. Their address is 1 Center Street, but they are basically right in front of Jerome's Market. The tasting room is cozy with a bar and only a few tables. They are only open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00. Typically the tasting room is manned by Sal, owner and winemaker. On our visit, Sal was elsewhere, but Kathy took wonderful care of us. Rombi is very small production with only about 300 cases a year. They specialize in reds. We were treated to tastes of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Petit Verdot. Honestly, we loved each wine we tried. If I had to pick favorite reds in Carmel Valley these would be it with the exception of Parsonage wines which we dearly love. Kathy told us about the wines and made our visit so enjoyable. Each wine is priced around $70 - I believe one was priced a bit higher. I can understand the pricing with such small production and wonderful quality. However, I was so surprised the tasting fee was only $10 at the time we visited which is practically unheard of anymore. I would like to stop in again someday if only to meet Sal, who I hear is quite the character. Of course, we'll have to ask him "Where's Kathy?". Kathy made a point of telling us when she is behind the bar all she ever hears is "Where's Sal?" Rombi is definitely well worth a stop!